Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

An Orville Redenbacher offering from ConAgra.

The concept may have been good where the popped corn
is contained in the packaging as a disposable bowl.
Trouble is, its a flimsy so-called paper bowl with a crappy
plastic cover which in my opinion is hard to remove as it is hot
and oily. It doesn't like to behave as the instructions show.
Also the bottom of the bowl is that same flimsy plastic.
The popcorn has no discernable salt flavor and fails to taste
anything resembling "buttery". If you want butter, you'd better
add it...ditto on the salt.

The 82 gm. package is 12.8% less than the 94 gm. package of a
competitive brand as well, but who's counting. There were about
30 or so unpopped kernels as well.

On a rating of 1 to 5, I would rate this product...number 2...
your rating may vary.
=====

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

i have one of these microwave poppers, that
i've used for years, and it's great

Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White

$9 on amazon; a little more from Target


i hope this link works [it's so long]

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper

marc

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> i've used for years, and it's great
>
> Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
>
> $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
>
>
> i hope this link works [it's so long]

It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.

http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP

The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil, popcorn.

>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
>
> marc

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:08:19 AM UTC-8, dsi1 wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > i've used for years, and it's great
> >
> > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> >
> > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> >
> >
> > i hope this link works [it's so long]
>
> It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
>
> The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil, popcorn.
>
> >
> > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> >
> > marc

you can add some olive or sunflower oil, before microwaving

and/or spray afterwords, with some oil,

and coat/sprinkle with your favorite spice[s],
such as garlic pow, onion pow, chili pow, and a little [sea] salt, etc etc

marc

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 9:20:48 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:08:19 AM UTC-8, dsi1 wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > >
> > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > >
> > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > >
> > >
> > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> >
> > It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
> >
> > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
> >
> > The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil, popcorn.
> >
> > >
> > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > >
> > > marc
>
> you can add some olive or sunflower oil, before microwaving
>
> and/or spray afterwords, with some oil,
>
> and coat/sprinkle with your favorite spice[s],
> such as garlic pow, onion pow, chili pow, and a little [sea] salt, etc etc
>
> marc

That's true. OTOH, the great appeal of the product is to be able to make oil-free popcorn. People would probably like some salty flavoring sprinkled on there but the trouble with that is that stuff won't stick to oil-free popcorn. What's needed is no-calorie, no-fat, popcorn glue. :)

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 9:20:48 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:08:19 AM UTC-8, dsi1 wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > >
> > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > >
> > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > >
> > >
> > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> >
> > It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
> >
> > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
> >
> > The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil,
> > popcorn.
> >
> > >
> > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > >
> > > marc
>
> you can add some olive or sunflower oil, before microwaving
>
> and/or spray afterwords, with some oil,
>
> and coat/sprinkle with your favorite spice[s],
> such as garlic pow, onion pow, chili pow, and a little [sea] salt, etc etc
>
> marc

That's true. OTOH, the great appeal of the product is to be able to make
oil-free popcorn. People would probably like some salty flavoring sprinkled on
there but the trouble with that is that stuff won't stick to oil-free popcorn.
What's needed is no-calorie, no-fat, popcorn glue. :)
====

Easy to pop a couple of TBS in a dry pan on the stove, or a paper lunch bag in
the microwave, then spray lightly with butter flavored PAM and sprinkle with
salt. It sticks and tastes good that way. YMMV

Cheri

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:06:21 PM UTC-8, Cheri wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 9:20:48 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:08:19 AM UTC-8, dsi1 wrote:
> > > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > > >
> > > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > > >
> > > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> > >
> > > It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
> > >
> > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
> > >
> > > The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil,
> > > popcorn.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > > >
> > > > marc
> >
> > you can add some olive or sunflower oil, before microwaving
> >
> > and/or spray afterwords, with some oil,
> >
> > and coat/sprinkle with your favorite spice[s],
> > such as garlic pow, onion pow, chili pow, and a little [sea] salt, etc etc
> >
> > marc
>
> That's true. OTOH, the great appeal of the product is to be able to make
> oil-free popcorn. People would probably like some salty flavoring sprinkled on
> there but the trouble with that is that stuff won't stick to oil-free popcorn.
> What's needed is no-calorie, no-fat, popcorn glue. :)
> ====
>
> Easy to pop a couple of TBS in a dry pan on the stove, or a paper lunch bag in
> the microwave, then spray lightly with butter flavored PAM and sprinkle with
> salt. It sticks and tastes good that way. YMMV
>
> Cheri

a couple of TBS sure isn't enough for me!

i eat the whole batch, of the above mentioned popper
[it takes 1/3 to 1/2 un-popped kernels]

it's a whole meal for me [but
i also get carried away with adding nutritious herbs & spices]

marc

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

"Roy" > wrote in message
...
> An Orville Redenbacher offering from ConAgra.
>
> The concept may have been good where the popped corn
> is contained in the packaging as a disposable bowl.
> Trouble is, its a flimsy so-called paper bowl with a crappy
> plastic cover which in my opinion is hard to remove as it is hot
> and oily. It doesn't like to behave as the instructions show.
> Also the bottom of the bowl is that same flimsy plastic.
> The popcorn has no discernable salt flavor and fails to taste
> anything resembling "buttery". If you want butter, you'd better
> add it...ditto on the salt.
>
> The 82 gm. package is 12.8% less than the 94 gm. package of a
> competitive brand as well, but who's counting. There were about
> 30 or so unpopped kernels as well.
>
> On a rating of 1 to 5, I would rate this product...number 2...
> your rating may vary.
> =====

Daughter tried it once some years ago. She prefers the pan popped. The kind
that comes in the bucket is better than the pop up bowl kind but takes a lot
of room to store.

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> i've used for years, and it's great
>
> Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
>
> $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
>
>
> i hope this link works [it's so long]
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
>
> marc

The original posting is NOT about the POPPERS, its about the popcorn they SELL that has a POP-UP BOWL included IN the packaging. You can see the product on the shelves along with the other POPCORN.
====

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:36:31 PM UTC-8, Roy wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > i've used for years, and it's great
> >
> > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> >
> > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> >
> >
> > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> >
> > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> >
> > marc
>
> The original posting is NOT about the POPPERS, its about the popcorn they SELL that has a POP-UP BOWL included IN the packaging. You can see the product on the shelves along with the other POPCORN.
> ====

you're no fun!

marc

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

wrote in message ...

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:06:21 PM UTC-8, Cheri wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 9:20:48 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:08:19 AM UTC-8, dsi1 wrote:
> > > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10,
> > > wrote:
> > > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > > >
> > > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > > >
> > > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> > >
> > > It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
> > >
> > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
> > >
> > > The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted,
> > > no-oil,
> > > popcorn.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > > >
> > > > marc
> >
> > you can add some olive or sunflower oil, before microwaving
> >
> > and/or spray afterwords, with some oil,
> >
> > and coat/sprinkle with your favorite spice[s],
> > such as garlic pow, onion pow, chili pow, and a little [sea] salt, etc etc
> >
> > marc
>
> That's true. OTOH, the great appeal of the product is to be able to make
> oil-free popcorn. People would probably like some salty flavoring sprinkled on
> there but the trouble with that is that stuff won't stick to oil-free popcorn.
> What's needed is no-calorie, no-fat, popcorn glue. :)
> ====
>
> Easy to pop a couple of TBS in a dry pan on the stove, or a paper lunch bag in
> the microwave, then spray lightly with butter flavored PAM and sprinkle with
> salt. It sticks and tastes good that way. YMMV
>
> Cheri

a couple of TBS sure isn't enough for me!

i eat the whole batch, of the above mentioned popper
[it takes 1/3 to 1/2 un-popped kernels]

it's a whole meal for me [but
i also get carried away with adding nutritious herbs & spices]

marc
===

Well sure, you can adjust the amount to suit yourself but for the amount you
use, you would need the frying pan on the stove.

Cheri

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

"Roy" wrote in message
...

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> i've used for years, and it's great
>
> Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
>
> $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
>
>
> i hope this link works [it's so long]
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
>
> marc

The original posting is NOT about the POPPERS, its about the popcorn they SELL
that has a POP-UP BOWL included IN the packaging. You can see the product on the
shelves along with the other POPCORN.
====

So? The original post about Stinky Fridges and many others were not about
politics either, but there you have it.

Cheri

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 10:06:21 AM UTC-10, Cheri wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 9:20:48 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:08:19 AM UTC-8, dsi1 wrote:
> > > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > > >
> > > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > > >
> > > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> > >
> > > It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
> > >
> > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
> > >
> > > The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil,
> > > popcorn.
> > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > > >
> > > > marc
> >
> > you can add some olive or sunflower oil, before microwaving
> >
> > and/or spray afterwords, with some oil,
> >
> > and coat/sprinkle with your favorite spice[s],
> > such as garlic pow, onion pow, chili pow, and a little [sea] salt, etc etc
> >
> > marc
>
> That's true. OTOH, the great appeal of the product is to be able to make
> oil-free popcorn. People would probably like some salty flavoring sprinkled on
> there but the trouble with that is that stuff won't stick to oil-free popcorn.
> What's needed is no-calorie, no-fat, popcorn glue. :)
> ====
>
> Easy to pop a couple of TBS in a dry pan on the stove, or a paper lunch bag in
> the microwave, then spray lightly with butter flavored PAM and sprinkle with
> salt. It sticks and tastes good that way. YMMV
>
> Cheri

That would seem to be the most practical and sensible way of doing it.

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

> wrote in message
...
>i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> i've used for years, and it's great
>
> Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
>
> $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
>
>
> i hope this link works [it's so long]
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
>
> marc

I've had those but can't see how they can call them unbreakable unless they
have changed the material. They won't break when new but after a year or
two, drop it and it will chip or shatter. Also, the bottom inside gets
really nasty looking in a hurry. As in brown.

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

"dsi1" > wrote in message
...
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10,
> wrote:
>> i have one of these microwave poppers, that
>> i've used for years, and it's great
>>
>> Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
>>
>> $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
>>
>>
>> i hope this link works [it's so long]
>
> It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
>
> The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted,
> no-oil, popcorn.

And that's the problem. Although it is a little less straw like than an air
popper. I don't mind it that way but prefer oil and salt. When I popped it
like that I wound up using a butter flavored spray to get the salt to stick.
I quickly realized that I was using about half a can each time. Trying to
add melted butter just won't work. Some kernels will suck it all up and get
soggy while others remain dry. And salt won't stick unless you put some
sort of fat on it.

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:08:19 PM UTC-6, dsi1 wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 8:48:56 AM UTC-10, wrote:
> > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > i've used for years, and it's great
> >
> > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> >
> > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> >
Cheaper from Amazon *if* you have Prime, or are adding it to a $35 order,
otherwise you pay shipping, *and* if your state charges >5% sales tax.
Otherwise cheaper at target.com with 5% Red Card discount and free shipping.
> >
> > i hope this link works [it's so long]
>
> It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
>
> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
>
It's funny how many people don't even think about that.
>
> The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil, popcorn.
>
You add butter and salt after popping.
> >
> > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> >
> > marc

--Bryan

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

bryangsimmons wrote:
>dsi1 wrote:
>>21bla wrote:
>> > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
>> > i've used for years, and it's great
>> >
>> > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
>> >
>> > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
>> >
>Cheaper from Amazon *if* you have Prime, or are adding it to a $35 order,
>otherwise you pay shipping, *and* if your state charges >5% sales tax.
>Otherwise cheaper at target.com with 5% Red Card discount and free shipping.
>> >
>> > i hope this link works [it's so long]
>>
>> It sure is long - next time try stripping off the metadata.
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi.../dp/B00004W4UP
>>
>It's funny how many people don't even think about that.
>>
>> The product sounds good although most people won't go for unsalted, no-oil, popcorn.
>>
>You add butter and salt after popping.

I have a Wearever Popcorn Pumper air popper I bought circa 1965, still
works great. It makes enough to fill my 24 cup bowl, more then enough
for two, I nuke a 1/2 stick butter in a Pyrex measuring cup, drizzle
with melted butter, stir and sprinkle a little salt... best popcorn...
nothing artificial. I hate microwave popcorn, they all STINK...
literally.

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

My rating on the popcorn itself (Orville) is absolutely 5, for
taste (it was buttery), and convenience. It keeps me from
having to dig out my air popper.

Maybe your taste buds are off.

N.

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Mon, 15 Feb 2016 06:03:28 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> My rating on the popcorn itself (Orville) is absolutely 5, for
> taste (it was buttery), and convenience. It keeps me from
> having to dig out my air popper.
>
> Maybe your taste buds are off.
>

I love Orville's too, don't even own a popper. Never felt a need to.

--

sf

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

"sf" wrote in message ...

On Mon, 15 Feb 2016 06:03:28 -0800 (PST), Nancy2
> wrote:

> My rating on the popcorn itself (Orville) is absolutely 5, for
> taste (it was buttery), and convenience. It keeps me from
> having to dig out my air popper.
>
> Maybe your taste buds are off.
>

I love Orville's too, don't even own a popper. Never felt a need to.

--

sf
===

Me either, I like to pop my own in a paper bag and I think Walgreen's Nice brand
of popcorn pops the best in microwave so far.

Cheri

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

i guess i'm in the minority

as much as possible, i like to know what i'm eating,
even if it's a little inconvenient

i like to know how much fat, salt, additives, etc etc...

marc

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Mon, 15 Feb 2016 11:03:44 -0800 (PST), wrote:

> i guess i'm in the minority
>
> as much as possible, i like to know what i'm eating,
> even if it's a little inconvenient
>
> i like to know how much fat, salt, additives, etc etc...
>
If you make it yourself, you know. You might be in denial, but you
can't say you don't know.


--

sf

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

Nancy2 wrote in rec.food.cooking:

> My rating on the popcorn itself (Orville) is absolutely 5, for
> taste (it was buttery), and convenience. It keeps me from
> having to dig out my air popper.
>
> Maybe your taste buds are off.
>
> N.

I'm happy with my store brand dry made with coconut oil then butter
drizzled at desired point. Works really nice on the stove top popper.
The stove top unit suprised me at being a little faster than the
microwave when you add I'm making about 8-10 cups final vs. the
microwave bags. Healthier too.

--

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:47:29 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:36:31 PM UTC-8, Roy wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > >
> > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > >
> > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > >
> > >
> > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> > >
> > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > >
> > > marc
> >
> > The original posting is NOT about the POPPERS, its about the popcorn they SELL that has a POP-UP BOWL included IN the packaging. You can see the product on the shelves along with the other POPCORN.
> > ====
>
> you're no fun!
>
> marc

The label "idiot troll" is quite apt in your case.
====

Pop Up Bowl Popcorn: A review
 

On Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 9:32:40 AM UTC-8, Roy wrote:
> On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 1:47:29 PM UTC-7, wrote:
> > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 12:36:31 PM UTC-8, Roy wrote:
> > > On Sunday, February 14, 2016 at 11:48:56 AM UTC-7, wrote:
> > > > i have one of these microwave poppers, that
> > > > i've used for years, and it's great
> > > >
> > > > Nordic Ware Microwave Popcorn Popper, 12-Cup, White
> > > >
> > > > $9 on amazon; a little more from Target
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > i hope this link works [it's so long]
> > > >
> > > > http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Mi...popcorn+popper
> > > >
> > > > marc
> > >
> > > The original posting is NOT about the POPPERS, its about the popcorn they SELL that has a POP-UP BOWL included IN the packaging. You can see the product on the shelves along with the other POPCORN.
> > > ====
> >
> > you're no fun!
> >
> > marc
>
> The label "idiot troll" is quite apt in your case.
> ====

ok, then - an idiot troll would ask - are you fat?

marc